A Singaporean man suffered a massive heart attack after winning S$4 million (US$2.95 million) at a casino and was extremely excited about the winnings. The unnamed man was a regular visitor to the establishment. He hit the jackpot during a high-stakes game. Eyewitnesses reported that he was stunned by the win and then passed out.
A video of a man lying on the ground, surrounded by people in a state of shock and chaos, went viral on social networks. Employees of the Marina Bay Sands casino rushed to give him first aid.
Many reports on social media suggested that the man had died, but they turned out to be inaccurate. The man is recovering and is expected to be able to enjoy his wealth as soon as he is fully restored to health.
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Also on the Internet, users asked whether casinos are obliged to pay out the jackpot if its recipient died a moment after winning and before receiving the cash. Answering a hypothetical question on Reddit, the lawyer said that in the US, winnings are paid to the player’s next of kin.
While it’s rare for a player to die after winning big, it’s not unheard of. For some, the thrill of winning big is too much for their body and heart to handle. So, in 2002, a player at Harrah’s in Atlantic City won a $10,000 jackpot. Moments after receiving $5,000 in cash and a $5,000 check, the 61-year-old suffered a heart attack while sitting in the casino floor and was later pronounced dead.
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